Broomfield Library Children's Newsletter - February 2022

FEBRUARY 2022 Sunday

Monday

Jan 30

Details and descriptions of the Children’s Library Programs are inside the newsletter or visit BroomfieldChildrensLibrary.org.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Jan 31 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

1 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Thursday 2

Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Friday 3

Saturday 4 Sew Broomfield: Light-Up Zodiac* (12+) At inventHQ 9 a.m.

Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

ARF! 4 p.m.

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7 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

Library STEAM Club 10 a.m. or 11 a.m

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

Lunar New Year

8 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

9 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

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Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

12 Art Stop on the Go 10 a.m.

ARF! 4 p.m.

14 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

15 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

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PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL

Low-Sensory Music & Movement Saturday, February 19, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Ages 2-5 with adult Registration recommended on B-REx.com Enjoy dimmed lights, quiet music, and a slower pace in a low-sensory environment, followed by time to play. This program welcomes toddlers and preschoolers with autism, sensory processing disorder, or children with avoidant preferences for sensory input.

Drag Queen Storytime

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

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February 2022 Children’s Library N E W S L E T T E R

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Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Family Playdate: Light-Up Dioramas* At inventHQ 9 a.m

Junior Book Club 4 p.m.

ARF! 4 p.m.

Low-Sensory Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

Saturday, February 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Broomfield Auditorium Ages 3 and up with adult (all ages welcome) Drop-in (no registration) Miss Shirley Delta Blow will present a fun and inclusive storytime for all ages.

Drag Queen Storytime helps kids learn to love and accept themselves and other people for who they are in all shapes, sizes and forms. Storytime is 1 hour with time afterward to meet and talk with Miss Shirley.

La línea de cuentacuentos Marque 720.887.2317 y oprima el #2 para escuchar un cuento en español o #1 para un cuento en inglés. ¡Hay cuentos nuevos cada semana!

Bilingües:

Cuento de Pedrito Conejo presentado por la Orquesta Sinfónica de Colorado Martes 8 de marzo 10 a.m. y 11:30 a.m.

Auditorio de Broomfield A través de la narración, canto y baile, el cuentacuentos musical del <<Cuento de Pedrito Conejo>> introducirá a los niños pequeños a los instrumentos de orquesta.

Horario: Lunes - Jueves (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Viernes y Sábado (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Domingo (1-5 p.m.)

“Peter Rabbit” with Colorado Symphony Tuesday, March 8, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Broomfield Auditorium

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21 LIBRARY CLOSED

22 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

23 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

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Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

26 Drag Queen Storytime 10:30 a.m.

ARF! 4 p.m.

President’s Day

28 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

Mar 1 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Mar 2 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Mar 3

Mar 4

Mar 5

Thursday, March 10, 6-8 p.m.

Ages 25+ Register on B-REx.com Learn the PYD approach to help support healthy, productive, and engaged youth as they grow into adulthood. Useful for any adult who engages with young people ages 9 to 25. Light refreshments will be provided. Activities available for children ages 3 and older while caregivers attend the program.

Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

ARF! 4 p.m. (sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

Events are at the Broomfield Library unless otherwise stated.

This bilingual interactive program is designed to introduce very young children to the instruments of the orchestra through a musical telling of the Peter Rabbit story led by a bilingual narrator with storytelling, singing and dance.

Positive Youth Development (PYD)

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

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For FREE tickets visit: https://coloradosymphony.org/education/petite-musique

The Library will be closed February 21.

We welcome all families, children, caregivers and adults who use our space and we strive to overcome barriers. Contact the Children’s Library to discuss how we can adjust our space or programs to fit your needs.

Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020 BroomfieldLibrary.org Children’s Library 720.887.2315 Monday-Thursday (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Friday-Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Sunday (1-5 p.m.)

*Find inventHQ program information at https://www.broomfield.org/inventhq

Visit B-REx.com to sign up for library programs that require registration.

Programs for

Programs for

Ages 0 - 5

Ages 5 - 12

All storytime programs are held upstairs In the Eisenhower Room.

No registration or check-in! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities together. At the end of the program, children and caregivers are invited to socialize and play.

Baby Storytime

Come grow together here in our storytime programs and play spaces.

Age: 0 - 24 months with adult Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Storytime Age: 2 - 3 with adult Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Preschool Storytime Age: 3 - 5 with adult Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Music & Movement Age: 2 - 5 with adult Mondays, 9:30 - 10:15.

No program on February 21

This is a Family Place Library Family Place Center available whenever the library is open Children’s Patio open daily until 4:30 p.m. (weather permitting) ● This is a family-friendly community space to play, read, and learn together.

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Enjoy programs that support caregivers and their child’s healthy growth.

● Build strong, positive relationships to give children their best start in life.

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Ask our knowledgeable staff about literacy, early childhood development, and family support.

Ask about our The

Baby Welcome Bags for babies up to 12 months old.

Mamava private lactation space is available whenever the library or auditorium is open.

ARF! Afternoon Reading Fun

Art Stop on the Go

Age: Kindergarten - 5th grade Every Thursday through May 12 4 - 5 p.m.

Age: 6 - 12 Monthly on 2nd Saturday: Saturday, February 12 10 - 11 a.m.

Sign-up begins at 3:45 p.m. at the Children’s Desk

Sign in at the start of the program

Kids will build confidence and fluency by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a library book and our dog friends will listen patiently to you.

Kids will learn about the artist and artwork on display at the museum and listen to a children's book to inspire their own art project. No registration. Space may be limited.

Presented by the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

Junior Book Club Age: 4th and 5th grade Wednesday, February 16 4 - 5 p.m.

No More Lost & Damaged Fees for Children’s Materials

Register & pick up your book at the Children’s Desk up to one month in advance.

Do you love to read? Meet with other kids to talk about a book each month, enjoy snacks and have fun!

February’s Title: The Mailbox by Audrey Shafer March’s Title: Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Library STEAM Club Age: 5 - 8 Monthly on 1st Saturday: Saturday, February 5 10 - 10:45 a.m. and 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Sign in at the start of the program Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math with fun hands-on activities, LEGOs, crafts and more plus lots of STEAM related books!

● Beginning January 2, 2022, Broomfield Library no longer charges for lost or damaged children’s materials.

● Broomfield Library patrons will never be charged late fines for any materials borrowed from Front Range Library Consortium libraries.

If you have questions about your library account, please contact library@broomfield.org or call 720.887.2301.

All programs subject to change and space may be limited.

Questions? Call the Children’s Desk at 720.887.2315.

If registration is required, register online at B-REx.com unless otherwise noted.

In English and en español - Listen to a story anywhere!

Just call the

Story Line / La línea de Cuentacuentos at 720.887.2317 and listen to a different story each week!

Check out our

StoryWalk® at Bronco Park!